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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Seth Effron
Date: July 29, 2008 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY SIGNS 25 BILLS INTO LAW
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley on Monday signed the following 25 bills into law:
House Bill 93, “An act to direct the Department of Transportation to study issues relating to individuals being transported in vehicles while seated in wheelchairs, as recommended by the North Carolina Study Commission on Aging.” The bill was sponsored by Reps. Jennifer Weiss (D-Wake), Beverly Earle (D-Mecklenburg), and Bob England (D-Cleveland). The law becomes effective upon the governor’s signature.
House Bill 685, “An act to allow the North Carolina Partnership for Children, Inc., to retain unexpended funds for the 2007-2008 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter.” The bill was sponsored by Rep. Bill Faison (D-Orange). The law becomes effective July 1, 2008.
House Bill 738, “An act to require uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage; make technical changes to insurance financial provisions; amend the unauthorized insurer laws; make technical changes to the Rate Evasion Law to clarify that it applies only to private passenger vehicles and to add a termination restriction consistent with G.S. 58-37-50 to clarify that the Rate Evasion Law applies to ceded and unceded policies; revise managed care and HMO record retention laws; make changes to the health insurance risk pool laws; strengthen professional employer organization protections; make changes to the law governing the Code Officials Qualification Board.” The bill was sponsored by Reps. Bruce Goforth (D-Buncombe) and Hugh Holliman (D-Davidson). Portions of the law become effective upon the governor’s signature, other parts on Oct. 1, 2008 and Jan. 1, 2009.
House Bill 821, “An act to specify those areas outside of the state of North Carolina in which notices related to a proposed interbasin transfer of water shall be given and to provide for a study by the Environmental Review Commission of the delineation of major river basins and subbasins within this state as a part of the ongoing study of the allocation of water resources by the commission.” The bill was sponsored by Reps. Lucy Allen (D-Franklin) and Pryor Gibson (D-Anson). The law becomes effective upon the governor’s signature.
House Bill 964, “An act to expand the definition of home care services to include in-home companion, sitter, and respite care services provided to an individual and to increase the annual license fee for home care agencies.” The bill was sponsored by Reps. Debbie Clary (R-Cleveland), Jean Farmer-

Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Seth Effron
Date: July 29, 2008 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY SIGNS 25 BILLS INTO LAW
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley on Monday signed the following 25 bills into law:
House Bill 93, “An act to direct the Department of Transportation to study issues relating to individuals being transported in vehicles while seated in wheelchairs, as recommended by the North Carolina Study Commission on Aging.” The bill was sponsored by Reps. Jennifer Weiss (D-Wake), Beverly Earle (D-Mecklenburg), and Bob England (D-Cleveland). The law becomes effective upon the governor’s signature.
House Bill 685, “An act to allow the North Carolina Partnership for Children, Inc., to retain unexpended funds for the 2007-2008 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter.” The bill was sponsored by Rep. Bill Faison (D-Orange). The law becomes effective July 1, 2008.
House Bill 738, “An act to require uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage; make technical changes to insurance financial provisions; amend the unauthorized insurer laws; make technical changes to the Rate Evasion Law to clarify that it applies only to private passenger vehicles and to add a termination restriction consistent with G.S. 58-37-50 to clarify that the Rate Evasion Law applies to ceded and unceded policies; revise managed care and HMO record retention laws; make changes to the health insurance risk pool laws; strengthen professional employer organization protections; make changes to the law governing the Code Officials Qualification Board.” The bill was sponsored by Reps. Bruce Goforth (D-Buncombe) and Hugh Holliman (D-Davidson). Portions of the law become effective upon the governor’s signature, other parts on Oct. 1, 2008 and Jan. 1, 2009.
House Bill 821, “An act to specify those areas outside of the state of North Carolina in which notices related to a proposed interbasin transfer of water shall be given and to provide for a study by the Environmental Review Commission of the delineation of major river basins and subbasins within this state as a part of the ongoing study of the allocation of water resources by the commission.” The bill was sponsored by Reps. Lucy Allen (D-Franklin) and Pryor Gibson (D-Anson). The law becomes effective upon the governor’s signature.
House Bill 964, “An act to expand the definition of home care services to include in-home companion, sitter, and respite care services provided to an individual and to increase the annual license fee for home care agencies.” The bill was sponsored by Reps. Debbie Clary (R-Cleveland), Jean Farmer-